ALBERTUS ATHLETICS ANNOUNCES THREE-YEAR LACROSSE SPONSORSHIP AGREEMENT WITH STX

Falcons to begin varsity men’s and women’s lacrosse competition in 2013

(New Haven, CT) – The Albertus Magnus College Athletic Department and STX have announced a three-year sponsorship agreement that will outfit the Albertus men’s and women’s lacrosse programs exclusively with inventory from the world’s leading manufacturer of lacrosse equipment. The agreement was signed today, and announced by Director of Athletics Michael Spinner.

“STX is the most widely recognized manufacturer of men’s and women’s lacrosse equipment in the world, and presently sponsors many of the top lacrosse programs in the country at every level. If you look at the NCAA Tournaments this year, most of the top lacrosse teams are sponsored by STX. It is an honor that Albertus Magnus can join a very elite group of lacrosse programs sponsored by the best manufacturer of lacrosse equipment in the world.” Spinner said.

When the Albertus Magnus College men’s and women’s lacrosse programs take to the field for the first time, both programs will be fully outfitted by STX as the teams will use STX sticks, and wear STX protective gear, including gloves, pads, and women’s eyewear. STX produces all hard goods for men’s and women’s lacrosse, with the exception of helmets, making the company an attractive option for Albertus Magnus College, according to Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach Darryl Delia.

“We are very pleased to enter into this partnership with such a quality manufacturer as STX. Speaking on behalf of both our men’s and women’s programs, I am very excited that our players will greatly benefit by using the best made lacrosse equipment on the market today. This is a great opportunity for the Albertus Magnus College lacrosse programs to start out playing with superior equipment, and to begin what we hope will be a long-term partnership with a company that sponsors some of the best  programs in the world for both men’s and women’s lacrosse.” Delia said.

In making the announcement, STX New England Sales Manager Sean Morris said, ““It is with great pleasure that STX will be a part of the emerging program at Albertus Magnus College.  STX believes our brand will significantly benefit largely in part to the leadership that is in place for this program.  Athletic Director, Michael Spinner and Head Coaches Darryl Delia and Steve Jewett have a proven successful past in lacrosse, and STX will be aiding them with the best lacrosse products in the world.”

After a renovation to the college’s game field during the summer of 2011 that will include a turf playing surface, Albertus Magnus College will field club lacrosse programs during the 2012 season, and ascend to varsity status in 2013.